Nidini Nwuneli Pan African Resources for CB

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March 5th, 2007 Mrs. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Founder/C.E.O, LEAP Africa nnwuneli@leapafrica.org www.leapafrica.org PAN AFRICAN RESOURCES FOR TECHNICAL CAPACITY BUILDING IN AFRICA

AGENDA: 

Overview of available resources and key gaps Review of LEAP Africa’s approach & early results The Way Forward AGENDA

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AFRICA HAS A LARGE AND LARGELY UNSKILLED AND UNDERUTILIZED WORKFORCE Africa needs workers with the right skills, knowledge, experiences and attitudes Unfortunately, the vast majority of Africans are unskilled or semi-skilled, with limited knowledge and experience Attrition between the primary, secondary and university levels creates a missing middle, composed of individuals who have dropped out of the system and are waiting for the next phase of education Demand for higher education far outweighs supply - only 13% of interested applicants can be accommodated in the Nigerian university system Even those who manage to make into the universities, graduate with limited skills and an unclear future; the vast majority remain unemployed

RESULTS FROM A RECENT SURVEY OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM REVEAL THAT 53% ARE UNEMPLOYED: 

RESULTS FROM A RECENT SURVEY OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM REVEAL THAT 53% ARE UNEMPLOYED Source: Ed.TAP Database; Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria

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REASONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT – ED.TAP RESULTS No jobs 69% Studying 10% No suitable position 8% NYSC 6% Others 4% Dissatisfied with salary options 3% Source: Ed.TAP Database; Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria

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AFRICA LOSES ITS HIGHLY SKILLED WORKERS AND THEN REPLACES THEM WITH EXPENSIVE EXPATRIATES Africa spends $4 billion annually on recruiting 100,000 expatriates 70,000 highly skilled African scholars and experts leave their home countries every year to work in often more developed countries. Source: Report on The Commission for Africa

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A RANGE OF INITIATIVES AND INTERVENTIONS HAVE EMERGED TO PROVIDE TRAINING & SKILLS Informal Sector Apprenticeships Home schooling Others Funding and management of schools at the primary, secondary and tertiary level Vocational programmes Management and leadership training centers (e.g. CMD, CLTC, ASCON etc.) Research institutes Post graduate training e.g. NYSC, NDE, etc. Spending only .9% of GDP, concentrated in tertiary education Private Sector Public Sector Nonprofit Sector Provision of vocational training programmes Life and leadership skills development programmes Entrepreneurship and management training programmes for SMEs Others Training schools for prospective and current employees Open enrollment and tailored programmes offered by consulting firms Private schools operating from pre-school to the university level Internship programmes Adoption of public schools in local communities

EXAMPLE: REVITALISING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: 

EXAMPLE: REVITALISING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA New Curricula and training programmes for technical colleges and polytechnics. Joint effort of UNESCO, Federal Ministry of Education and Japanese Government Competency-based curricula for mechanical, electrical, building and civil engineering and technology disciplines Emphasis on practical training Information and Communication technology applications Entrepreneurship education integrated in every discipline

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KEY CHALLENGES LIMIT THE IMPACT OF INTERVENTIONS

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UNCOORDINATED EFFORTS REDUCE EFFICIENCY AND CREATE WASTE Ministry of Youth Ministry of Labor & Productivity Ministry of Education National Poverty Eradication Programme World Bank UN – UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP GTZ National Level State Level Commissioner for Youth, Sports & Culture Commissioner for Education Youth Associations NGOs DFID

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Overview of available resources and key gaps Review of LEAP Africa’s approach & early results The Way Forward AGENDA

EDUCATION AND TRAINING ARE KEY DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING ARE KEY DRIVERS OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION From the experience of emerging Asian economies, essential drivers of economic transformation are Investment in basic infrastructure Roads, schools, water, clinics, telecommunications, energy Investments are foundational for technological learning Development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Requires local technicians for operational, repair and maintenance services Development of higher education institutions and academies of engineering and technological sciences

HOWEVER, BUILDING CAPACITY GOES BEYOND TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

HOWEVER, BUILDING CAPACITY GOES BEYOND TECHNICAL SKILLS ‘... the ultimate goal of capacity development programs is to support the development of better skilled and oriented individuals, more responsive and effective institutions and a better policy environment for pursuing development objectives. A key message is the importance of going beyond mere skills transfer towards supporting country leadership and strategic decision-making, accountability systems, and a culture of learning and innovation. ... Capacity development is as much about skills and systems as it is about incentives and behavior;’ (World Bank).

TO REALIZE AND ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL, PEOPLE NEED…: 

TO REALIZE AND ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL, PEOPLE NEED… Training Exposure Practical experiences Mentorship Life long learning The right attitude

RATIONALE FOR ESTABLISHING LEAP AFRICA: 

RATIONALE FOR ESTABLISHING LEAP AFRICA Widening gap between Africa and other Continents, linked to leadership The recognition that young people constitute a large segment of Nigeria’s population They are disillusioned about the Country They feel powerless and irrelevant In spite of their talents, and energy, they do not believe that they can contribute towards Nigeria’s development The recognition that SMEs are the engine of growth in every economy Unfortunately, Nigerian entrepreneurs lack managerial and leadership skills They do not have effective strategies, systems and structures for running their organizations They do not invest in successors As a result, the vast majority of Nigerian businesses die with their founders

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CASE EXAMPLE: LEAP AFRICA Established in May 2002 to inspire, empower and equip a new cadre of African leaders Collaborates with leading nonprofit and private sector organizations to provide values-based leadership and life skills to youth, business owners, the public sector and social entrepreneurs

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OUR VALUES Commitment Integrity Communication Excellence Result Oriented Respect

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Youth between the ages of 18 and 30, who have a secondary school education and have demonstrated an interest in acquiring leadership skills. Business Owners who manage small and medium sized enterprises and reside in Nigeria’s major cities. Businesses are typically more than five years old. Preference for entrepreneurs in the services, packaged and consumer goods, technology, pharmaceuticals, textiles, technology and tourism sectors. TARGET BENEFICIARIES

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LEAP’S VISION Youth Leadership By 2025, LEAP’s alumni will be recognized as dynamic, principled and innovative leaders in the private, public and non profit sectors, spearheading Africa’s ascent into the international arena Business Leadership Programme By 2052, 60% of businesses established by LEAP’s alumni will be thriving in the second or third generations

WHAT MAKES LEAP UNIQUE?: 

WHAT MAKES LEAP UNIQUE? LEAP is focused on changing mindsets It has pioneered the provision of training on leadership, integrity and succession planning in Nigeria It works across Nigeria (including Abuja, Aba, Benin, Enugu, Ibadan, Lagos, Kano, Onitsha & Port Harcourt) in partnership with existing for-profit, public and non-profit providers It has an Africa-wide orientation and has already contributed towards leadership development efforts in South Africa, Rwanda, Mozambique and Ghana It models leadership, effectiveness, accountability & professionalism in all aspects of its operations.

LEAP YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: 

LEAP YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME LEAP Africa’s Youth Leadership Programme is modeled after international best practices and emerging lessons from Ford Foundation’s youth leadership efforts across the globe. The objectives of the programme are: To support youth through the process of “looking within” – to take stock of their dreams and visions for the future, as well as their current skills, talents and inclinations. To expose youth to the concept of leadership, offering some tools and skills for effective leadership. To encourage youth to commence change projects in their communities in order to test and apply what you have learned through the training programmes, as well as to improve the lives of others.

KEY COMPONENTS OF LEAP’S YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: 

KEY COMPONENTS OF LEAP’S YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME The 5-day Leadership Institute The 5-day Skills Workshop One-on-one coaching sessions The Change Project

LEAP’S CORE BELIEFS: 

LEAP’S CORE BELIEFS LEAP Africa’s activities are shaped by four fundamental beliefs 1. Leaders are made, not born; 2. Leadership is an act, not a position; 3. Anyone can achieve their highest potential, through hard work, discipline and perseverance; 4. Young people can and should serve as change agents in their communities - today, not tomorrow.

TOPICS COVERED DURING THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: 

TOPICS COVERED DURING THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Connecting to your Inner self Self portraits The leadership game The act and art of leadership Crafting your personal mission statement and vision Goal setting The Trust Walk The Tower Game Patriotism Social responsibility A change I want to make Creativity Networking Negotiations Time management Communication skills Listening skills Risk taking Our Bodies; Ourselves Establishing a successful for-profit or nonprofit enterprise LEAP’s methodology is based on experiential learning. It utilizes case studies, interactive exercises, games and multi-media to enable its participants to acquire new skills and insights.

TOPICS COVERED DURING THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: 

TOPICS COVERED DURING THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Art and Act of Leadership Personal and Organizational Mission Statements Visioning and Goal Setting Time Management Communication Skills Networking Negotiation Skills Creativity Developing, Managing and Sustaining Organisational Culture Moral and Organisational ethics Motivating and Coaching People for Peak Performance Instituting Systems & Structures to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability Building Effective and Functioning Boards Succession Planning LEAP’s has created manuals and workbooks to make its curriculum accessible to a wider audience

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: 

IMPACT ASSESSMENT LEAP measures the impact of its efforts in Nigeria and across Africa using the following performance indicators: The results of mindset surveys conducted before and after the leadership programmes The results of feedback surveys conducted immediately after the programme and six months and one-year after graduation from the leadership programmes. LEAP tracks the change effort spearheaded by its participants as well as the long-term track record of the individuals that have benefited from its leadership programmes.

EARLY RESULTS: 

EARLY RESULTS Operate in 8 Nigerian cities in collaboration with leading nonprofit and private sector organizations Have trained over 800 youth through our Youth Leadership Programme and Integrity Institute, and over 250 business owners Have held 3 Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards Over 250 youth have commenced change projects in their communities, and over 50% of our entrepreneurs have implemented changes within their organization Have published book on succession titled: “Defying the Odds: Case Studies of Nigerian Organizations that have Survived Generations” Soon to publish second book on titled “Get on Board: A Practical Guide to Building High Impact Boards of Directors in Nigeria”

EARLY RESULTS CONTD: 

EARLY RESULTS CONTD Commenced Leadership and Ethics training programmes for senior and middle level managers in public sector organisations. Partnering with ALI/the Aspen Institute to run the ALI West Africa Programme, which supports emerging leaders in the process of moving from success to significance Coordinating Nigeria 2025, a visioning and scenario exercise on the future of Nigeria

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: PARTICIPANTS’ REFLECTIONS: 

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: PARTICIPANTS’ REFLECTIONS It was quite inspiring, I began to see hope for Nigeria and Africa. Before now, no such hope existed in my mind. The leadership for change session got me thinking all night and gave birth to one of my innermost dreams. The programme was perfect. I now know that youth are leaders of today, not of tomorrow. I am now aware that I owe my country my civic responsibility and so does every Nigerian. It was very practical and it created a strong impact. I learnt that leadership is all about possibilities and having self-confidence. I also learned that anyone can be creative.

INTEGRITY INSTITUTE: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PARTICIPANTS: 

INTEGRITY INSTITUTE: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PARTICIPANTS I now know that fighting corruption must start from one’s self Through the Action Plan session, I now realize that young people like me are responsible for transforming our country and ridding it of corruption The discussion on moral courage gave me a real impetus to stand up for what is right and to speak the truth

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PARTICIPANTS: 

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE PARTICIPANTS We used to think that as a family owned company, the successor had to be a family member, but we have found out that the most important things is the continuity of the company no matter who manages it. The discussion on time management, networking and goal setting has eliminated the fears I was having about the limitations of not having enough capital to run my business. The programme clearly defined the attributes of a leader and convinced me that I can learn them and become more effective in my organization. The programme exposed a lot of inadequacies in my management techniques; I now understand what true leadership entails and who I am

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE LEAP EXPERIENCE: 

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE LEAP EXPERIENCE The magnitude of Africa’s skills gaps, especially in the area of life and leadership skills The interest and commitment shown by the younger generation and established entrepreneurs to knowledge acquisition (as reflected in the success of Defying the Odds) The importance and benefits of partnerships across sectors – which have enabled LEAP to increase our impact and expand our reach The rewards of training people who can lead Africa’s ascent into the Global arena

AGENDA: 

Overview of available resources and key gaps Review of LEAP Africa’s approach & early results The Way Forward AGENDA

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THE WAY FORWARD Every African Country needs to clearly outline its medium and long-term vision, detailing the supporting and related industries needed to implement this vision and the skills required. Based on this vision, the public, private and nonprofit sectors should then work collaboratively to: Conduct a comprehensive review of the capabilities, performance, and cost efficiency of public sector training institutions and develop a comprehensive strategy for streamlining and strengthening these institutions Develop creative strategies for raising the funds required to enhance the training institutions that currently exist and fill the necessary gaps Work collaboratively to fill these gaps, and scale up reach and impact of effective and efficient institutions Track and measure results, document and sharing success stories and failures

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! LEAP AFRICA LTD/GTE 13 Omorinre Johnson Street Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Peninsula Lagos, Nigeria www.leapafrica.org nnwuneli@leapafrica.org 01-270-6541/2